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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 986.45 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 986.45 and 557.91 is: 770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 986.45 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/986.45 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 986.45 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 550,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,347.53/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.54

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